Eh. [ The small shrug is casual, as is his tone. ] I did not say it was my philosophy. Simply what has been spoken of by others.

[ It didn't bother Viktor that Jinx seemed hostile. She'd been that way since her arrival to the commune, and given the state of Vander, he couldn't blame her. Neither could he blame anyone from feeling unsettled here.

So, he remained where he was. ]

If you would prefer your solitude, you need only ask.